Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is not just another health organization, we are rooted in the culture of our member bands and treaty right to health. We work for the people living on the member bands of Little Pine, Lucky Man, Poundmaker, and Sweetgrass First Nations; and believe in the services being driven by the needs of the clients and community. If you feel that your skills and positive attitude are a good fit to support First Nations in attaining wholistic and engaged health, we want to hear from you!

The Wellness Counsellor/Case Manager will have sound knowledge of HIV, Hep C, and addiction recovery with methadone/suboxone as part of the recovery process, knowledge in concurrent disorders, clinical practices in addictions, case management, referrals, counselling, and assessment. Requires ability to interpret interpersonal and intercultural dynamics and implement therapeutic strategies to ensure appropriate treatment planning. Skills in program planning, collaboration, communication, and leadership are required. The incumbent will have developed counselling skills.

Qualification and Experience:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychiatric Nursing, or other comparable discipline with related experience
• A minimum of one (2) years experience working with marginalized populations affected by addictions in a health-related field
• Knowledge of the Chronic Disease Management and behaviour change models, addictions, harm reduction theory, teaching/learning principles and motivational interviewing
• Demonstrated counselling theories and skills and ability to develop therapeutic relationships and support clients in meeting their goals
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and programming supportive of this client population
• Demonstrated performance of appropriate documentation, record keeping and data collection functions
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of traditional indigenous values, beliefs and healing approaches and a willingness to learn about and accept First Nations cultures
• Incumbent is self-directed and requires minimal supervision
• Incumbent can demonstrate agency values in the work they do daily with BRT6HC First Nations communities, clients, co-workers and partnering agencies
• Successful criminal record with vulnerable sector check

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Deadline to Apply : Position will be posted until filled.

Submit updated resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources Department

Email resumes to: Recruitment@BRT6HC.ca

Confidential Fax: (306) 937-6767

Competitive 6 Step Salary Grid: $65,374.40 - $77,641.20

For position specific questions, please contact Camille Zavlanos at: 306 937 6700

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The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work assignments that may be inherent to the job.

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‍BRT6HC wishes to thank all applicants for their interest however only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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‍Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc.  fosters and promotes a safe work environment.

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